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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.75, 1,376.57 and 301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.75, 1,376.57 and 301.74 is: 452.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.75 : 1,376.57 = 301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.75/1,376.57 = 301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.75x = 1,376.57 × 301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.75x = 415,364.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,364.72/917.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.59

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